Program summary

Program title: Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing)
Award abbreviation: BA(CreativeWriting)
QTAC code: 011171
OP/Rank for 2010 entry: OP-17 / Rank-66
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Recommended prior study: English
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: AR344
CRICOS code: 057536G. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.

Highlights

• Learn from experienced and published authors
• Develop your potential in a specific writing genre
• Build your writing skills by studying creative writing and English or journalism

Pursue a career as a professional communicator in the creative industries with a Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing).

This program provides you with advanced skills in writing narrative. It is taught by industry professionals and features hands-on teaching by published authors. Aimed at those seeking careers within publishing, editing and affiliated industries, the program explores a variety of styles and genres in creative writing, offering options in writing for children and young adults, and contemporary and traditional adult fiction. You have an opportunity to further complement your studies by undertaking a minor in another discipline, such as communication studies or computer-based design.

Career opportunities

Depending on courses selected, creative writing, advertising, editing, copywriting, professional writing, publishing, journalism, teaching (with further study).

Program structure

Core courses

Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Business Events
COR110 Communication and Thought
COR111 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship

Introductory courses

2 required course:
CMN102 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
CMN116 Communication Theory and Practice

Advanced courses

7 courses required:
CMN213 Introduction to Creative Writing
CMN238 Editing for the Communications Professional
CMN246 Creative Writing D: Paperback Hero
CMN247 Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults
CMN260 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
CMN266 Creative Writing B: Novel Ideas
CMN267 Creativity and Literature: Chaucer to Romantics

Please select 3 courses from:
EGL120 Creativity and Literature: Victorians to Moderns
EGL201 The Text Files: An Introduction to Literary Studies
EGL285 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction
CMN228 Wonderworlds: An Exploration of English Literature

Plus select a minor (4 courses) from 1 of the following areas:

• 3D Design
Australian Studies
Communication Studies
Comparative Studies
Counselling
Creative Advertising
Creative Writing
e-media Design
English
Environmental and Planning Studies
Graphic Design
History
Human Services
Indonesian
Italian
Japanese
Justice Studies
Legal Studies
Politics and International Relations
Public Policy
Public Relations
Sociology

Elective courses

Select 6 elective courses from any faculty (Arts and Social Sciences, Business or Science, Health and Education)

Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program

As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider.

Program requirements and notes

1. No more than 10 introductory level courses are to be completed, including core courses.
2. No course may be counted towards more than one major or minor.
3. A maximum of 4 Business or Science, Health and Education courses (48 units) may be included.
4. Electives may be used to complete an additional major or minor to supplement the required major.
5. An introductory level course has a number less than 200 in its course code. An advanced level course has a number greater than 200 and less than 400 in its course code.
6. Refer to related policies, rules, plans and procedures.
7. Refer to explanation of terms.
8. International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
9. Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
10. Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns. For previous recommended enrolment patterns refer to the relevant archived Student Handbook.
11. Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests, and examinations.

Enquiries

How to apply

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Tel: +61 7 5430 1259

Program Leader
Associate Professor Gary Crew
Tel: +61 7 5430 1130
Email: gcrew@usc.edu.au

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